Salary Range $62,400 - $71,200*

Job Description:

The Assistant Merchandise Planner is responsible for driving Omni-Channel sales through influencing optimal merchandise allocation strategies and store cluster vendor/class assortment recommendations. This role will work closely with the Planners to achieve sales, profit, and inventory productivity objectives for merchandise categories, working in conjunction with one or more buying teams. The Assistant Merchandise Planner will support the Planning and merchant office with development and successful execution of topside assortment and buy plans.  Manage replenishment orders in partnership with the replenishment team.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and merchant office in topside assortment plans, pre-season, and in season management for stores and digital
• Supports Omni-Channel sales through executing merchandise allocation strategies and store cluster vendor/class assortment recommendations
• Deep understanding of JDA Allocation System in order to inform -need calc- refinement that supports business needs
• Support Planning and merchant office in recommendations of style count and unit density
• Assist Planners with Omni inventory to ensure alignment to sales trends
• Analyze selling trends and adjust receipts and inventory levels as needed to drive business
• Support the operational functions and execution of replenishment
• Work through pre-season assortment planning and assortment market prep in partnership with merchant teams
• Manage ad-hoc reporting and additional responsibilities as required

Who You Are:

• A natural problem-solver, who is also analytical and creative
• You understand the value of being proactive and solution-oriented
• You keep the customer at the center of all decisions
• You have a can-do attitude and a team mindset
• You have the ability to operate with ambiguity
• You possess an entrepreneurial and curious sprit
• You have the ability to present data & influence discussion with peers and members of cross-functional team.
   

You also have:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent retail experience in merchandise planning
• Experience in buying, planning or allocation
• Fundamental understanding of supply chain operations and inventory management
• Financial Acumen
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word)

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*The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.